Licensed Practical Nurse- Enhanced Care Unit
- Classification: Licensed Practical Nurse
- Union: AUPE AUX
- Department: LTC Specialty Beds
- Primary Location: Grande Prairie QE II Hsp/Mac
- Multi-Site: Not Applicable
- FTE: 0.84
- Posting End Date: 29-DEC-2021
- Employee Class: Regular Part Time
- Date Available: 08-JAN-2022
- Hours per Shift: 7.75
- Length of Shift in weeks: 5
- Shifts per cycle: 21
- Shift Pattern: Days, Evenings, Nights, Weekends
- Days Off: As Per Rotation
- Minimum Salary: $26.45
- Maximum Salary: $34.63
- Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable
Completion of an accredited Licensed Practical Nurse education program. Active or eligible for registration and practice permit with the College of Licensed Practical Nurses of Alberta (CLPNA). Current Basic Cardiac Life Support - Health Care Provider (BCLS-HCP).
Additional Required Qualifications:Additional Required Qualifications (1500 characters. Skills and abilities. Add a period at the end of each sentence; do not use bullets): Depth and breadth of nursing knowledge and complex reasoning reflective of level of education. Knowledge of nursing standards/protocols within the area of nursing specialty related to job assignment. Knowledge of basic nursing care procedures. Knowledge of scope of practice as defined by Schedule 10 of the Health Professions Act of Alberta, Licensed Practical Nurses Profession Regulation and CLPNA Standards of Practice and other guiding documents. Strong communication skills utilizing a variety of modalities (verbal, written, active listening) and ability to adapt communication style to meet the needs of specific residents, relay resident information to primary health care provider(s), on and off-site, in a timely, concise, accurate manner. Assessment skills to recognize and respond appropriately to changes in resident physical, emotional, psychological status. Effectively uses information and communication technology to improve inter-professional person-centered care. Complex reasoning skills reflective of level of education to make decisions in strenuous and changing environments by compiling information from multiple sources. Sound judgment. Displays an attitude that conveys respect and dignity of all persons. Independent and shared accountability in a just culture. Compassionate and caring attitude.
Preferred Qualifications:Contributes to the quality improvement process by working with others to identify and implement areas for improvement and improved service delivery and resident outcomes. Minimum 1 year clinical experience applicable to the service area(s). Previous experience in the assignment of care and supervision of unregulated health providers. Supportive Pathways and/or U-First training. PIECES training.
Please note:
All postings close at 23:59 MT of the posting end date indicated.
Security Screening:
A satisfactory criminal record check and/or Vulnerable Sector Search is required prior to your first day of work. Additionally, all employees have an ongoing duty to disclose any charges or convictions that may occur during their employment with AHS.
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